Violence in Syria escalated after rebels bombed Damascus, killing three senior military officials close to President Bashar al-Assad.

The Philippine embassy in Damascus may be reached through phone at (011) 611.5893 for local calls, and +963-11613-266 or +963.11.611.5893 for international calls, and through email at [email protected]

Filipinos may also contact the Philippine honorary consulate in Aleppo at +963-21-5110-220/ 5120-220 or at [email protected]

The Department of Foreign Affairs estimated around 9,000 Filipinos based in the critical areas of Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, Daraa and Idlib.